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Public hearing on FY2023 funds and HUD Annual Action Plan

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The City Council and the Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development (CACCD) of the City of Springfield, Missouri will hold a joint public hearing on its proposed use of funds for its Fiscal Year 2023 (July 1, 2023 &ndas...

Update: Cold Weather Shelters

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Additional crisis cold weather overnight shelters and daytime warming centers have opened as Springfield churches, local nonprofits and the City work together to provide respite from dangerous temperatures and wind chills. Many of the shelters ...

With dangerously low temps expected, public agencies provide cold-weather safety information

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With 2-4 inches of snow and historic -30-degree windchills predicted for Thursday through Saturday, several public agencies gathered Tuesday to remind Springfield-area residents how they can prepare for and stay safe during ...

MEDIA ALERT: Public entities to host news briefing on expected weather event

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The City of Springfield, National Weather Service, Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management, Springfield Fire Department and City Utilities will provide information on an expected severe weather event at 3 p.m. at the Greene Cou...

Ceremony honoring U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt held to unveil details of airport terminal renaming

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City officials and community leaders gathered at Springfield-Branson National Airport Friday afternoon to unveil the renderings of new signage and a plaque for the renaming of Midfield Terminal to Roy Blunt Terminal, in honor of U.S. ...

Airport's Midfield Terminal renaming ceremony today at 1:30 p.m.

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City officials and community leaders will gather at the Springfield-Branson National Airport at 1:30 p.m. today to unveil the renderings of new signage and a plaque for the renaming of the airport's Midfield Terminal to Roy Blunt Terminal, in h...

City seeking applicants for grant funds for development of affordable housing units

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The City of Springfield is looking to increase the amount of affordable rental housing units in Springfield and is seeking both nonprofit and for-profit housing developers to apply for a portion of the $1 million the City has availabl...

Rezoning case at property near Sunshine and National postponed at applicant’s request

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The applicants for a request to rezone about 2.6 acres of property, generally located at 1739, 1745 and 1755 S. National Avenue, 1138 E. University Street and 1111, 1119, 1133 and 1141 E. Sunshine Street, have asked to postpone the he...

City Council receives FY 2022 independent audit report

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Springfield City Council received an unmodified opinion, the highest level given, on the City’s financial statement audit from the City’s independent auditing firm, RSM, at a Council Lunch Workshop on Tuesday. The firm indica...

Rezoning case at property near Sunshine and National coming to P&Z

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A request to rezone about 2.6 acres of property, generally located at 1739, 1745 and 1755 S. National Avenue, 1138 E. University Street and 1111, 1119, 1133 and 1141 E. Sunshine Street will be considered by the Springfield Planning &a...

City to begin housing study process this week

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APD Urban Planning + Management out of Atlanta, GA will be in Springfield later this week to begin conducting a comprehensive housing condition study for the city. This will mostly be an introduction and data-gathering visit,...

Danny Perches named City assistant director of Economic Vitality

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Danny Perches has been promoted to the role of Assistant Director for the City’s relatively new Department of Economic Vitality. Perches joined the City of Springfield in 2021 as the Development Project Facilitator, working out of the...

City’s pedestrian safety program receives national, regional awards in 2022

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SGF Yields, the City of Springfield’s pedestrian safety program, received several national and state-level awards in 2022, highlighting the program’s performance in the areas of safety and leadership in the Public Works industry.

SGF Y...

Council approves renaming Midfield Terminal after U.S. Senator Roy Blunt

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City Council approved a measure to rename the Midfield Terminal at Springfield-Branson National Airport to the Roy Blunt Terminal, in honor of U.S. Senator Roy Blunt. The airport will remain named Springfield-Branson National Airport ...

Council to consider renaming Midfield Terminal after U.S. Senator Roy Blunt

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City Council will consider a measure at its regular meeting Nov. 28, 2022 to rename the Midfield Terminal at Springfield-Branson National Airport to the Roy Blunt Terminal, in honor of U.S. Senator Roy Blunt. The airport will remain n...

City awarded $17 Million in state Water Infrastructure Grants to help fund 14 stormwater projects

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The City of Springfield was recently approved for nearly $17 million in funding toward 14 individual stormwater improvement projects through the State American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Water Infrastructure Community Grant Program facili...

Former Mayor N.L.“Mac” McCartney remembered

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Former Springfield Mayor N.L. “Mac” McCartney passed away Friday at the age of 99. He served on City Council from 1987 to 1993 and as Mayor from 1993 to 1995. Among many acts as Mayor, he created Springfield Art Museum Day on Oct. 28,...

Festivities on the square begin at 6 p.m.

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Those who attend Saturday night’s Mayor’s Tree Lighting and Holiday Show will be treated to performances from a diverse lineup of artists. Entertainment will range from country to jazz to performances in Spanish to rap to opera and ev...

City traffic engineers provide tips for avoiding Black Friday traffic congestion on Nov. 25

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City of Springfield staff at the Transportation Management Center of the Ozarks are prepared for Black Friday traffic on Nov. 25 with staff on hand to monitor and respond to traffic incidents and adjust signal timings where necessary ...

Brock Rowe named director of Building Development Services

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Brock Rowe, interim director of the City’s Building Development Services Department since March, has been named director. Rowe joined BDS as assistant director in May 2021.

“We are excited to add Brock to our leadership team,” said Cit...

David Mercer to join Springfield Municipal Court

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David Mercer of Springfield will join the City of Springfield as a Municipal Court judge effective Dec. 1.

City Council appointed Mercer to the position with a resolution at its Nov. 14 meeting. Mercer’s four-year term will expire Nov....

MEDIA ALERT: Park Central Square Christmas Tree to be installed at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15

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City of Springfield Public Works will install the 2022 Park Central Square Christmas tree beginning at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 15. 

The 30-foot-tall spruce tree was generously donated by a local Springfield family. 

The tree will ...

APD Urban Planning + Management selected to perform Springfield housing study

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The City of Springfield will begin a housing-needs assessment and conditions study by the end of the year. 

“This will be a data driven study which will be used to identify citywide and neighborhood focused housing priorities ...

City, CU to kick off Lake Springfield planning process Nov. 17

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The City of Springfield and City Utilities will host an event to kick off the Lake Springfield planning process 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17 at the Springfield Art Museum and livestreamed at LakeSGFPlan.com. The event was init...

City soliciting proposals for discretionary Community Development Block Grant funding projects

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The City of Springfield is taking proposals for discretionary Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding as part of the FY22-23 funding by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) until noon on Monday, Dec. 19....

Outdoor sculptures sought for Commercial Street Historic District

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Sculpture Walk Springfield and the City of Springfield are seeking the next round of  sculptures for the Commercial Street Historic District. The application period is open through Jan. 6, 2023. Artists must be 18 years of ag...

Sam Hamra receives prestigious Key to the City

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Sam Hamra was presented with the Key to the City by Springfield Mayor Ken McClure at a ceremony earlier today. Hamra is an attorney and the founder and chairman of Hamra Enterprises, which owns and operates 156 restaurants and various...

Mayor McClure to present Key to the City on Monday

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What: Key to the City Ceremony

When: 5 p.m., Monday, Oct. 31.

Where: Councilman Denny Whayne 4^th Floor Conference Room and Lobby, Busch Municipal Building, 840 N. Boonville

Please join us for a ceremony recognizing an honoree to receive the Key to...

Fassnight Creek improvements at the Art Museum awarded 2022 Project of the Year by APWA

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The City of Springfield’s Fassnight Creek Stormwater Improvement project at the Springfield Art Museum was recently named the 2022 Project of the Year by the Missouri Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) in the $1 m...

Saturday night’s Mayor’s Tree Lighting to feature diverse group of artists

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Those who attend Saturday night’s Mayor’s Tree Lighting and Holiday Show will be treated to performances from a diverse lineup of artists. Entertainment will range from country to jazz to performances in Spanish to rap to opera and ev...

Construction of Fassnight Greenway Trail connection through Phelps Grove Park set to begin Oct. 19

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Construction of a multi-use trail connection through Phelps Grove Park is set to begin Wednesday, Oct. 19. Contractor Radmacher Brothers Excavating Co. is beginning to mobilize equipment and materials for the start of construction act...

Springfield Police to restart pedestrian safety Yield Checks at Springfield crosswalks on Oct. 20

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The City’s SGF Yields pedestrian safety program is stepping up their driver crosswalk compliance efforts. Beginning Thursday, Oct. 20 motorists who fail to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk may get pulled over. The first Y...

City housing study to tailor neighborhood revitalization strategy

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The City of Springfield will begin a housing-needs assessment and conditions study by the end of the year. It is anticipated that a consultant will be selected in the next month to perform the assessment.  

“This will be a dat...

Forvis completes assessment of City’s construction and Level Property Tax Plan bond

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Forvis (formerly BKD) conducted an assessment of the City’s Construction and Level Property Tax Plan Bond April 28-Aug. 12 and presented the report at City Council’s Oct. 12 Finance & Administration Committee meeting. 

The...

ARPA Review Committee to recommend $7M in allocations for homeless services, affordable housing

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At its Oct. 11 meeting, City Council ARPA Review Committee voted to recommend the allocation of approximately $7 million in funds to support homeless services and affordable housing projects. A Council Bill is being drafted for City C...

MEDIA ALERT: City ARPA Committee to Convene Oct. 11

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City of Springfield American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Committee Meeting

WHO: City of Springfield ARPA Committee

WHAT: The primary focus of this meeting of the City's ARPA committee will be discussing the homeless/housing needs that the com...

City of Springfield seeking qualified candidates for Board of Public Utilities

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The City of Springfield is seeking qualified candidates for the Board of Public Utilities. The board has two vacancies with specific requirements listed below. 

Applicants for both vacancies must meet a two-year residency requ...

City issues Request for Qualifications for design of Springfield Art Museum renovation and expansion

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The City of Springfield is soliciting qualification statements from firms interested in providing architectural services for the renovation and expansion of the Springfield Art Museum located at 1111 East Brookside ...

Oct. 31 City Council meeting canceled

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Due to three City Council meetings being scheduled for the month of October, the council has decided to cancel its Oct. 31 meeting. After the Oct. 17 meeting, the council’s next regular meeting will be held Nov. 14.  

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Public gets view of Grant Avenue Parkway Redevelopment Plan

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The City of Springfield hosted an informational open house regarding the proposed Grant Avenue Parkway Redevelopment Plan Thursday, Sept. 29 with approximately 50 residents, property owners and developers in attendance.

Springfield Dep...

Apply to run for Mayor, five City Council seats starting at 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 3

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Those wishing to serve on Springfield's City Council can pick up packets from the City Clerk or review the information on the City's website beginning at 8 a.m., Monday, Oct. 3. The link will be live at that time. Petitions ...

City of Springfield Environmental Services names Erick Roberts as assistant director

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The City’s Environmental Services department has named Erick Roberts as assistant director effective Sept. 26.  

Roberts has been with the City of Springfield since 2000, serving various technician roles with the Solid Waste d...

Sunshine and National rezoning case postponed to Nov. 17 P&Z meeting

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The rezoning case Z-23-2022 with Conditional Overlay District No. 220 at the northwest corner of Sunshine Street and National Avenue has been postponed at the request of the applicant to the next regular Planning and Zoning ...

C-Street public parking lot at Campbell Avenue and Pacific Street to close Sept. 27 for improvements

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The public parking lot located at Campbell Avenue and Pacific Street in the Commercial Street Historic District will close beginning Tuesday, Sept. 27 for the construction of improvements.   

The project will include ...

Property owners invited to learn about proposed Grant Avenue Parkway Redevelopment Plan Sept. 29

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The City of Springfield will host an informational open house regarding the proposed Grant Avenue Parkway Redevelopment Plan 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 29 at the Forward SGF Planning Studio (351 N. Boonville Ave.).

Planning cons...

Local Continuum of Care posts applications for homeless services projects for public comment

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The Springfield/Greene, Christian, and Webster counties' Continuum of Care (DBA Ozarks Alliance to End Homelessness - OAEH) is taking public comment until 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25 on project applications submitted in response to the FY...

City to host public input meeting Sept. 28 to discuss next round of C-Street TIF projects

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Staff from the City of Springfield’s Economic Vitality Department will host a public input meeting about the Commercial Street Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Plan 5-7:30 p.m., Wednesday Sept. 28 at White River Brewing Co., 505 W. Comme...

William “Bill” Darr receives prestigious Key to the City

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William “Bill” Darr was presented with the Key to the City by Springfield Mayor Ken McClure at a ceremony earlier today. A humanitarian, philanthropist, child advocate, entrepreneur and higher education champion are just a few of the ...

Mayor Ken McClure to honor Bill Darr with the Key to the City

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What: Key to the City Ceremony honoring Bill Darr

When: 5:30 p.m., Sept. 19. 2022

Where: Councilman Denny Whayne 4^th Floor Conference Room and Lobby, Busch Municipal Building, 840 N. Boonville

Please join us for a ceremony recognizing Springfield ...

Bruce Hornsby to headline Springfield Jazz Festival

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The Springfield Jazz Festival returns this month after a two-year hiatus. The festivities seek to broaden understanding and make new connections to enhance the quality of life for our community.

Bruce Hornsby will headline this 11^th an...

City, CU select firm to plan future of Lake Springfield area

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After a competitive procurement process, the City of Springfield and City Utilities have selected engineering and consulting firm Crawford, Murphy & Tilly as the consultant for the Lake Springfield Master Plan. The plan is project...

Sunshine and National rezoning case postponed to Oct. 6 P&Z meeting

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The rezoning case Z-23-2022 with Conditional Overlay District No. 220 at the northwest corner of Sunshine Street and National Avenue has been postponed at the request of the applicant to the next regular Planning and Zoning ...

Public hearing on FY2021 CAPER scheduled for Sept. 20

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The Citizens’ Advisory Committee for Community Development (CACCD) will hold a public hearing on the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for fiscal year 2021 at 6 p.m., Sept. 20 in the 2^nd Floor West Conferen...

Bird E-scooter company to launch rental operations in Springfield beginning Sept. 1

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E-scooter rental company, Bird, plans to make electric scooter, or “E-scooter,” rentals available in Springfield beginning Thursday, Sept. 1.

Bird is an electric vehicle company “dedicated to bringing affordable, environmental...

City of Springfield awarded $1.5 million transportation infrastructure grant

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The City of Springfield has been awarded a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) for transportation infrastructure improvements to support supply chain resiliency in a regi...

Public Works improves traffic safety infrastructure in preparation for students going back to school

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As area students prepare to go back to school, Springfield Public Works has been preparing as well.

Much of the preparation work relates to maintenance items such as programming the community’s 91 school zone flashers, updating recomme...

Birthplace of Route 66 Festival announces winning car show entries

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Thanks to all who participated in this year’s car show! To view photos of the winners with their vehicles, visit https://www.route66festivalsgf.com/awards/. 

Zone A Winners: Sponsor Brookline Doorworks

1. Eric D  ...

Festival founders present Woodruff Award to Cora Scott and Phyllis Ferguson

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Started in 2011, The Birthplace of Route 66 Festival’s goal was to celebrate Springfield as the Birthplace, because a telegram was sent from John T. Woodruff’s Colonial Hotel, asking for the number 66 as the number of the new Eas...

Featured floats add to 2022 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival Parade

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Two floats will cruise along with nearly 600 classic cars and trucks at Friday night’s Birthplace of Route 66 Festival. The parade starts at 6 p.m., rolling down the Mother Road from College and Grant to St. Louis and National. There’...

Emerald City Band rocks downtown at Route 66 Festival Kickoff Concert

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An estimated 3,000 people attended the kickoff concert Thursday night for the 10^th annual Birthplace of Route 66 Festival, presented by Aaron Sachs & Associates in downtown Springfield, Mo. The festival was extended to a three-day...

Road closures for 2022 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival

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The 10^th annual Birthplace of Route 66 Festival and Parade will require several road closures and traffic delays in downtown Springfield starting the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 10, and continuing until the morning of Sunday, Aug. 14. ...

C-Street public parking lot at Robberson Avenue and Pacific Street to close Aug. 15 for improvements

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The public parking lot located at Robberson Avenue and Pacific Street in the Commercial Street Historic District will close beginning Monday, Aug. 15 for the construction of improvements.  

The project will include the reconfi...

Local Continuum of Care issues Notice of Funding Opportunity for homeless services projects

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The Springfield/Greene, Christian, and Webster counties Continuum of Care (DBA Ozarks Alliance to End Homelessness - OAEH) is seeking project applications for eligible project types in response to the FY 2022 Department of Housing and...

Andy's Frozen Custard launches Route 66 Festival competition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe Birthplace of Route 66 Festival is proud to announce our newest partner: Andy’s Frozen Custard. Andy’s is giving away a year’s worth of Andy’s Frozen Custard treats and various prizes and gifts from Downtown Springfield Merchants ...

MEDIA ALERT: Press conference Thursday to report out Prosper Springfield progress

PRESS CONFERENCE: 

Prosper Springfield Update

WHO: Prosper Springfield

WHAT: Prosper Springfield will provide an update on their progress and goals. Hear from Prosper Springfield Director Francine Pratt, Mayor Ken McClure and CPO President/...

City to host Forward SGF launch events in each council zone

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Following the July 21 city-wide event at Hammons Field, the City of Springfield will host a series of smaller launch events for the Forward SGF Comprehensive Plan for each City Council zone, starting Aug. 16. Each event will include t...

City Council allocates $31.3M in ARPA funding requests

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At its July 25 meeting, City Council allocated more than $31 million in American Rescue Plan Act dollars to fund transformative community projects for Springfield. 

The City received about $40 million in recovery aid from the ...

Springfield Deputy City Manager Maurice Jones Credentialed by International Local Government Managem

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Maurice Jones, Deputy City Manager in Springfield, Mo., recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from ICMA, the International City/County Management Association. Jones is one of over 1,300 local government management pro...

Register now for the Birthplace of Route 66 Parade

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The 2022 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival Parade promises to be the best yet! With more than 700 classic cars, trucks and other surprises, this highly anticipated parade makes its way down Route 66 through Springfield on Friday, Aug. 1...

City of Springfield issues reminder about rules for political sign placement

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Ahead of the Aug. 2 primary election, and the November general election, the City of Springfield would like to remind candidates and their supporters of the laws surrounding political signage. Details are found in City Code Section 36...

Grant Avenue Parkway construction on schedule for section one reopening by start of school year

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Construction on the first section of the Grant Avenue Parkway near Parkview High School continues this summer and is expected to reopen to traffic on schedule by the start of the upcoming school year.  

Work began between Ilde...

MEDIA ALERT: Informational open house on Kansas Avenue roadway improvements 5-7 p.m. July 14

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WHAT: Information Open House for Kansas Avenue Roadway Improvement Project

WHEN: 5-7 p.m., Thursday, July 14

WHERE: Amazing Grace Fellowship Church (3801 S. Kansas Ave.)

The City of Springfield is gathering feedback on conceptual...

Sewer smoke testing in Ravenwood, Prairie View Heights subdivisions planned July 25-29

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City of Springfield Environmental Services will perform sanitary sewer smoke testing in portions of the Ravenwood and Prairie View Heights subdivisions the week of July 25 (weather dependent).

Smoke testing is conducted to help locate ...

City to host launch event for Comprehensive Plan July 21

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The City of Springfield will host a launch event from 3-6 p.m. July 21 at Hammons Field, called Forward SGF Revealed! The event will feature a dynamic walk-through exhibit in the air conditioned suites at Hammons Field, home...

Reconstruction of Division Street between National and Glenstone expected to begin July 11

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Motorists can expect various lane shifts along Division Street between National and Glenstone avenues beginning the week of July 11 as contractor Hartman and Co. begins roadway work related to the Division Street Reconstruction Projec...

Driver crosswalk compliance rate increases to 52% for second quarter 2022

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Second quarter crosswalk assessments conducted through the City’s SGF Yields pedestrian safety program indicate driver compliance at City-managed crosswalks has increased to an average of 52% across Springfield. This is an increase of...

City Council to hear first reading of ordinances to allocate ARPA funds on July 11

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The City’s American Rescue Plan (ARPA) Review Committee, comprised of Mayor Pro Tem Matthew Simpson, Councilmen Andy Lear and Abe McGull and Councilwoman Heather Hardinger, has recommended 16 projects out of the more than 50 funding r...

Springfield Environmental Services issues Request for Qualifications for professional services

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Springfield Environmental Services has issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) through 5 p.m., Friday, Sept. 2 for the purpose of pre-qualifying firms to provide professional services related to various projects located in the City’...

Wendy Garrison named Municipal Court chief judge

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Municipal Court Judge Wendy Garrison has been named chief judge of the court, effective July 3. She replaces Todd Thornhill, who passed away in April. The City will fill the vacancy created by Garrison’s promotion to chief judge as so...

City to host informational open house on Kansas Avenue roadway improvements July 14

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The City of Springfield is gathering feedback on conceptual design plans for safety and pedestrian improvements along Kansas Avenue between Walnut Lawn and Maplewood streets in the Greater Parkcrest Neighborhood.  

An informat...

Brendan Griesemer inducted into American Institute of Certified Planners College of Fellows

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Assistant Planning & Development Director Brendan Griesemer was one of 53 planners inducted into this year’s American Institute of Certified Planners’ College of Fellows at American Planning Association’s National Planning Confere...

Colten Harris named Young Engineer of the Year by Missouri Society of Professional Engineers

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Springfield Public Works Superintendent of Streets Colten Harris has been named Young Engineer of the Year by the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers (MSPE), a professional association representing licensed professional enginee...

City’s Draft HUD Annual Action Plan available for public review until 5 p.m. July 8, 2022

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The City of Springfield’s Draft FY 2022-2023 HUD Annual Action Plan is available for public review and comment until 5 p.m. July 8, 2022. Written comments may be sent to [email protected] Copies of the Annu...

Approved fee increases at Noble Hill Landfill, Yardwaste Recycling Center to take effect July 1

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Beginning July 1, customers to the City’s Noble Hill Sanitary Landfill and Yardwaste Recycling Center facilities will notice an increase in fees for various products and services. Fee increases were approved by City Council ...

Planned sewer rate increase takes effect July 1

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Recent sewer rate benchmarking study indicates Springfield wastewater rates are below rates of similar cities in Missouri and Midwest.   

Customers on City sewer service will see a planned rate increase beginning July...

Hatch Foundation to host First Annual Celebrate Springfield!

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When Erin Danastasio attended an event in 2021 showcasing many of the amenities Springfield has to offer, she was blown away. A lifelong Springfieldian, she knew that Springfield had great parks, greenway trails and easy access to nat...

City Council remembers Councilman Denny Whayne

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Mayor Ken McClure, on behalf of himself and the Springfield City Council, expresses his extreme sympathy upon hearing of the passing of former City Councilman Denny Whayne. “It is a sad night,” McClure said. “Springfield has lost an i...

Mayor Ken McClure encourages citizens to embrace the future and continue to dream in annual address

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Springfield Mayor Ken McClure reflected on the past year in Springfield during his annual State of the City Address this morning, imploring Springfieldians to reimagine what will be in Springfield. 

"Today, I commemorate ...

City Council to review chapters of draft Forward SGF Comprehensive Plan Thursday

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City of Springfield staff and Forward SGF Comprehensive Plan consultants Houseal Lavigne Associates will present an update on the plan to City Council at a Thursday workshop, noon-4 p.m. at Ozark Technical Community College’s Lincoln ...

Mayor to present annual State of the City Address Thursday morning

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Mayor Ken McClure will present the annual State of the City Address starting at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, June 2 at Evangel University’s Robert H. Spence Chapel as part of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce’s Good Morning Springfield! program. ...

MEDIA ALERT: GAP Construction Kickoff Ceremony 10 a.m. Thursday

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The City of Springfield will host a Construction Kickoff Ceremony for the Grant Avenue Parkway at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 19 at Parkview High School near the intersection of Grant Avenue and Chrisman Road. Parking is availabl...

City issues request for qualifications for Lake Springfield master plan

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The City of Springfield is seeking qualified professionals to help prepare a vision and master plan for the redevelopment of the Lake Springfield area. Details are posted online at www.lakesgfmasterplan.com under the RFQ tab...

City highlights role of infrastructure, staff dedication during National Public Works Week May 15-21

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The City of Springfield is celebrating National Public Works Week May 15-21 by releasing its 2021 Public Works Annual Report and with various events aimed at highlighting Public Works and Environmental Services professionals, infrastr...

Traffic impacts expected on National Avenue, Battlefield Road beginning May 12

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In anticipation of roadway resurfacing later this month, City crews will begin replacing and repairing sewer manhole covers along National Avenue Thursday, May 12. Motorists should expect delays along National Avenue for the...

CACCD to hold public hearing on HOME-ARP Program Allocation Plan at 6 p.m.

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The Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development (CACCD) will hold a public hearing to solicit input on the City of Springfield’s Draft Allocation Plan for the HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Program at 6 p.m. Tuesday, M...

City to kick off Grant Avenue Parkway construction at May 19 celebration

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After two years of community-wide engagement, stakeholder and partner agency coordination and engineering design, construction of roadway improvements along the Grant Avenue Parkway is beginning in May.  

The City of...

FY2022-2023 City budget workshops begin

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City Manager Jason Gage hosted the first in a series of City Council budget workshops Tuesday. Gage and Finance Director David Holtmann first presented an overview of the remaining financial picture for the City’s current 2021-2022 fi...

MEDIA ALERT: Learn about the next phase of the Grant Avenue Parkway project at April 19 Open House

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WHAT:  Neighborhood Open House Workshop regarding next steps in the Grant Avenue Parkway projectPlanning consultants with PGAV are conducting a qualifications analysis of a portion of the Grant Avenue Parkway improvement corridor. The ...

Mayor’s Initiative on Equity & Inclusion presents proposed guiding principles

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City Council approved a resolution Monday night accepting a report and proposed guiding principles from the Mayor’s Initiative on Equity and Equality (MIEE). The appointed group was convened in March 2021 after City Council requested ...

City's ARPA Review Committee to meet Tuesday

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The City’s American Rescue Plan (ARPA) Review Committee will meet at 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 19 at the Councilman Denny Whayne Conference Room (Busch Municipal Building, 4^th floor), 840 N. Boonville.

ARPA is a $1.9 trillion federal aid ...

Celebrate Earth Day 2022 in Springfield with movies, cleanup events and festivals

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The Springfield community will be host to a variety of events and activities in celebration of Earth Day on April 22, 2022. From movies to volunteer cleanups to festivals, activities are aimed at increasing awareness, education and en...

City invites the public to learn more about the next phase of the Grant Avenue Parkway project

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The City of Springfield will host a Neighborhood Open House Workshop regarding next steps in the Grant Avenue Parkway project 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, April 19 at Parkview High School cafeteria, (enter doors #12 or #13 on the south side of ...

City Council appoints Monica Horton to fill Zone 1 seat

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Monica Horton is City Council’s newest member. City Council interviewed four applicants for the Zone 1 seat. appointing Horton with seven votes in one round of voting. Steven Sexton received one vote. The other applicants were Karen B...

Chief Municipal Judge Todd Thornhill leaves legacy of service

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It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Chief Municipal Judge Todd Thornhill passed away Friday. He leaves behind a remarkable legacy of public service and will be missed. 

Judge Thornhill joined the City in April...

City, Greene County to celebrate 9-1-1 during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

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The week of April 10-16 is set aside nationally to honor those that provide the voice to our emergency services across our country. We recognize the outstanding service of 9-1-1 telecommunicators during observance of National Public S...

Birthplace of Route 66 Festival back on the Mother Road in 2022

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After having to cancel the 2020 and 2021 Birthplace of Route 66 Festivals due to the pandemic, festival organizers the City of Springfield, Aaron Sachs & Associates, KY3/KSPR/CW, Downtown Springfield Association and West Central N...

City Council to interview Zone 1 applicants April 12

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City Council will interview the five applicants for the vacant Zone 1 seat 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, April 12. The applicants are:

Karen Banta, self-employed

On her application, Banta listed her previous employers and positions as:

“Par...

Planning & Development staff, consultants update City Council on Forward SGF progress

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City Council was provided an update on the City’s Forward SGF Comprehensive Plan at a March 22 workshop at the Springfield Art Museum. A recording will be available for public viewing as soon as possible at cityview.springfieldmo.gov....

City issues Request for Qualifications for professional engineering and design services

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The City of Springfield has issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) through 5 p.m., Thursday, April 7 for professional engineering and design services related to various transportation, traffic stormwater and facility capital improv...

MEDIA ALERT: Birthplace of Route 66 Festival press conference at 10 a.m. Tuesday

Please join the City and partners at 10 a.m. Tuesday at History Museum on the Square for a press conference announcing the details of the 2022 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival, planned for Aug. 12 and 13. If you are unable to join us in person, tune in on ...

City Council to hear update on Forward SGF at Tuesday workshop

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City of Springfield staff and Forward SGF Comprehensive Plan consultants Houseal Lavigne Associates will present an update on the plan to City Council at a Tuesday workshop, 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. at the Springfield Art Museum Community Room....

Brock Rowe named interim director of Building Development Services

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Brock Rowe has been named interim director of the City of Springfield’s Building Development Services. He most recently served as assistant director. Rowe grew up in the Ozarks, receiving an Associate of Arts degree from North Arkansa...

Springfield Mayor Ken McClure sends condolences to Joplin Police Department

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City’s recommendations for HUD program funds available for public review until 5 p.m. April 6

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The City of Springfield’s Draft FY 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan funding recommendations are available for public review and comment until 5 p.m. April 6. Copies of the funding recommendations may be obtained at any of the bra...

MEDIA ALERT: Commercial Street TIF Public Projects Open House March 10

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WHAT: The City will host a Commercial Street Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Public Projects Open House to provide updates on a variety of upcoming improvement projects in the Commercial Street TIF district and collect feedback.

WHEN: 5:3...

Springfield Art Museum receives $5 million lead gift to capital campaign project

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The Springfield Art Museum announced today that it has received a $5 million lead gift to its 2028 Campaign from The Sunderland Foundation of Overland Park, Kansas. In 2018, during the Museum’s 90th Anniversary year, a master...

Amanda Ohlensehlen named Springfield’s Director of Economic Vitality

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Missouri native Amanda Ohlensehlen has been named the City of Springfield’s Director of Economic Vitality, effective March 28. Ohlensehlen most recently served as the community & economic development manager for the City of New Be...

Police, Fire face off on the ice, raise $7,300 for charity

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BKD completes assessment of City’s Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard administration

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BKD conducted an assessment of City departments’ Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard administration commencing Aug. 16 and ending Oct. 31, 2021 and presented the report at City Council’s Jan. 12 Finance & Administration C...

Springfield fire chief graduates from Center for Homeland Security program

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Fire Chief David Pennington is one of 29 participants in the Homeland Security Executive Leaders Program who graduated at a Feb. 3 ceremony at the Center for Homeland Defense and Security, Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Califo...

Tuesday's Community Involvement Committee meeting canceled

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Due to lack of a quorum, Tuesday's 10 a.m. meeting of the Community Involvement Committee is canceled.

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City to host Commercial Street TIF Public Projects Open House March 10

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The City of Springfield will host a Commercial Street Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Public Projects Open House beginning 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 10 at the White River Brewing Company Community Room (505 W. Commercial Stree...

REMINDER: Springfield Art Museum announcement at 5 p.m. today

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Please join Mayor Ken McClure, Springfield Art Museum Director Nick Nelson, art museum board chair Tiffany Brunner and other officials for an important announcement at 5 p.m., Thursday March 3 in the lobby of the museum, 1111 E. Brookside Drive...

REMINDER: Flag ceremony today at 2 p.m. on Park Central Square

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Springfield Mayor Ken McClure will host a ceremony at 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 1 to honor the Historic City Flag and raise the new City Flag at Park Central Square. City Council is expected to formally designate the 1938 flag as the His...

All City recycling centers reopened to the public under normal operating hours

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UPDATE: The Lone Pine Avenue Recycling Center has reopened to the public as of 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 25. All City recycling centers are now open under normal operating hours – 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tuesday - Saturday. 

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Zone 1 City Council seat application period now open

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Those wishing to serve on City Council can now apply for the Zone 1 seat recently vacated by Angela Romine.

Applications and Statements of Candidacy will be accepted in the City Clerk’s Office during normal business hours (8 a.m. – 5 p...

City Clerk details process for filling Zone 1 City Council vacancy

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Those wishing to serve on Springfield’s City Council can apply for the Zone 1 seat vacated by Angela Romine beginning Friday morning.

Applications and Statements of Candidacy will be accepted in the City Clerk’s Office during normal bu...

Public hearing on FY2022 HUD Annual Action Plan rescheduled for March 1

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The Citizens’ Advisory Committee for Community Development (CACCD) will hold a public hearing to solicit input on the City of Springfield’s proposed use of U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) funds for fiscal year...

City recycling facilities to remain closed Feb. 24 due to inclement weather

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UPDATE: City recycling centers will remain closed through Thursday, Feb. 24 due to inclement weather. 

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The Springfield Yardwaste Recycling Center (3790 S. Farm Road 119), Franklin Avenue Recycling Center (37...

Councilwoman Angela Romine vacates seat to file candidacy for State Senate seat

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Zone 1 Councilwoman Angela Romine has vacated her seat on City Council to file candidacy for the District 30 State Senate seat in the Missouri General Assembly. According to the Missouri Secretary of State’s website, Romine filed for ...

City begins study of revitalization and economic development tools along Grant Avenue Parkway

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The City of Springfield has engaged planning consultants with PGAV to conduct a qualifications analysis of a portion of the Grant Avenue Parkway improvement corridor. The study is intended to help identify what areas qualify...

Public hearing for Brody Corners TIF Plan Feb. 22

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At its Feb. 22 meeting, City Council is expected to hold a public hearing on a special ordinance to create a tax increment financing (TIF) plan to pave the way for the redevelopment of a blighted 28-acre tract at the northwest corner ...

City partners with Springfield Public Schools to celebrate Crossing Guard Appreciation Day Feb. 17

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The City’s SGF Yields pedestrian safety program is partnering with Springfield Public Schools to celebrate Crossing Guard Appreciation Day on Thursday, Feb. 17. SGF Yields is providing appreciation materials to school staff ...

U.S. Dept. of Commerce invests $800K in plan redevelopment of former coal power plant site

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The City of Springfield will receive an $800,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to conduct planning efforts for the redevelopment of the Lake Springfield area. This grant is fund...

City of Springfield soliciting bids for 19 surplus properties

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The City of Springfield’s Purchasing division is soliciting sealed bids until 3 p.m., Tuesday, March 8 for the sale of various parcels of City-owned property at 19 locations in Springfield. 

Many of the properties were once th...

City seeks to fill boards and commissions vacancies

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The City of Springfield is currently taking applications for a variety of boards and commissions. While the full listing of boards and commissions vacancies is available at springfieldmo.gov/boards, the City seeks to fill th...

Restore SGF announces first round of pledges to spur reinvestment in historic neighborhoods

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Restore SGF, a community initiative to improve housing conditions and raise residential property values in Springfield’s historic neighborhoods, started the new year with several pledges of support from local financial institutions. T...

City to take measures to ensure social distancing at tonight’s meeting

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Springfield City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. tonight for its regular meeting. Capacity will be limited inside City Council Chambers and overflow rooms opened to ensure proper social distancing. The meeting will also be broadcast on...

City Council adopts new design for official Springfield flag

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Nearly five years after it was first proposed, Springfield, Missouri has a new official city flag, effective March 1. 

In a 7-2 vote, City Council approved a new city flag design first proposed by the Springfield Identity Proj...

Susan Istenes named City of Springfield Planning & Development Director

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City Manager Jason Gage has named Susan Istenes as the City of Springfield’s Planning & Development Director, effective Feb. 15. Istenes currently serves as the City of Clayton, Missouri director of Planning & Development, a p...

Cris Swaters named Springfield Police Department Public Affairs Officer

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Cris Swaters has been named public affairs officer for Springfield Police Department. She is part of the City of Springfield’s Department of Public Information and Civic Engagement and serves as the primary contact for the police depa...

RESCHEDULED: City Council, CACCD to discuss HUD plans at Jan. 6, 2022 public hearing

This meeting has been rescheduled for 6 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 11 due to inclement weather. 

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City Council and the Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development (CACCD) will hold a joint public hearing on the City’s propos...